BCOT Exam Questions & Answers
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager? -
ANSWERSimmediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours, whichever is sooner.
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in immediate
suspension or revocation of the employees drivers license? - ANSWERSDWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice" - ANSWERSarrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
order to show cause
If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a criminal justice
officer, how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended? - ANSWERS3 years
,from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things) -
ANSWERSverdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of certified employees criminal
offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting? - ANSWERSthe certified officer is
responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD
define "integrity" in ancient times - ANSWERSIntegrity is the putting on of armor, building
completeness, wholeness in character
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term? - ANSWERSgreek for "character" and
latin for "customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI? - ANSWERSoversees and
conducts administrative investigations and administers the disciplinary process to ensure
corrective actions are fair, consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state agency
policies.
every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and WITHOUT
UNDUE DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the know or should reasonably
know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of interest - ANSWERSObligation to
Report
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts or omissions -
ANSWERSDeliberate Indifference
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct? - ANSWERSUndue Familiarity
and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making? - ANSWERSpeer pressure,
,the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE - ANSWERSprevent escape of a convicted felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE - ANSWERSto solely protect state property or
ensure compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate personal safety
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES - ANSWERSagainst a
misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor? - ANSWERSwhere there
is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and Reference Manual? -
ANSWERSAmerican Indian,
aquarian christine curch universal,
asatru,
assemblies of yahweh,
buddhism,
christian,
hindu,
Hebrew israelite,
house of yahweh,
, islam,
judaism,
messianic judaism,
moorish science temple,
rastafarian,
Wiccan
where do most civil action lawsuits take place? - ANSWERSfederal court
when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office? - ANSWERSwhen an
employee has acted in accordance with DPS policy and procedures
what four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized? - ANSWERSprevent escape of an inmate
ensure compliance of a lawful order
protect property
return an escapee to custody
what two cases are used as measure to determine the appropriate use of force by a correctional
officer? - ANSWERSWilkins vs. Gaddy
Whitley vs. Albers
Define "Deadly Force" - ANSWERSthe degree of force, which would tend to result in death or
serious bodily injury
explain the circumstances when it is necessary to file a Use of Force Report and an Incident
Report - ANSWERSany time it is necessary to compel an inmate to do something by using any
amount of force (hands, chemical agent, baton)
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager? -
ANSWERSimmediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours, whichever is sooner.
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in immediate
suspension or revocation of the employees drivers license? - ANSWERSDWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice" - ANSWERSarrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
order to show cause
If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a criminal justice
officer, how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended? - ANSWERS3 years
,from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things) -
ANSWERSverdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of certified employees criminal
offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting? - ANSWERSthe certified officer is
responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD
define "integrity" in ancient times - ANSWERSIntegrity is the putting on of armor, building
completeness, wholeness in character
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term? - ANSWERSgreek for "character" and
latin for "customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI? - ANSWERSoversees and
conducts administrative investigations and administers the disciplinary process to ensure
corrective actions are fair, consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state agency
policies.
every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and WITHOUT
UNDUE DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the know or should reasonably
know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of interest - ANSWERSObligation to
Report
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts or omissions -
ANSWERSDeliberate Indifference
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct? - ANSWERSUndue Familiarity
and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making? - ANSWERSpeer pressure,
,the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE - ANSWERSprevent escape of a convicted felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE - ANSWERSto solely protect state property or
ensure compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate personal safety
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES - ANSWERSagainst a
misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor? - ANSWERSwhere there
is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and Reference Manual? -
ANSWERSAmerican Indian,
aquarian christine curch universal,
asatru,
assemblies of yahweh,
buddhism,
christian,
hindu,
Hebrew israelite,
house of yahweh,
, islam,
judaism,
messianic judaism,
moorish science temple,
rastafarian,
Wiccan
where do most civil action lawsuits take place? - ANSWERSfederal court
when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office? - ANSWERSwhen an
employee has acted in accordance with DPS policy and procedures
what four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized? - ANSWERSprevent escape of an inmate
ensure compliance of a lawful order
protect property
return an escapee to custody
what two cases are used as measure to determine the appropriate use of force by a correctional
officer? - ANSWERSWilkins vs. Gaddy
Whitley vs. Albers
Define "Deadly Force" - ANSWERSthe degree of force, which would tend to result in death or
serious bodily injury
explain the circumstances when it is necessary to file a Use of Force Report and an Incident
Report - ANSWERSany time it is necessary to compel an inmate to do something by using any
amount of force (hands, chemical agent, baton)
